Imagine what it would be like to represent Australia as captain of the Matildas, like the amazing Sam Kerr!
How would it feel to hold the record as Australia’s greatest goal scorer? Find out what it takes to get so good – the training, the big breaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to find your own passion and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!
Every Amazing Sporting Hero has a story. Featuring easy-read text and fun illustrations, this series is suitable for readers who are happier out of the classroom than in it! Collect the whole series: Amazing Ash Barty, Amazing Pat Cummins, Amazing Dylan Alcott.
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Read some great reviews from a school book club here:
I think it was really good to learn about Sam Kerr and to find out about her family. The Matches were so exciting. I felt like I was there. The scoreboard felt real and the comebacks were my favourite. I will be telling my brother to read this book! Milton, Age 10, 5 Stars
I think it was a very exciting and a slightly humorous book too. I think if you like drama and excitement, this book is for you! I liked this book because I like sport and how it told me all about Sam and her life before soccer. She really is AMAZING. Harriet, Age 9, 5 Stars
You should definitely read this book if you’re 9 and love soccer. The best parts of this book are the penalty shootouts. You feel the pressure of the real players – it feels like you are really on the field. The way it’s set out is really easy to read and adds extra drama to the story. I give this book 5 stars! Zachery, Age 9, 5 Stars
This book is a great read. It inspired me so much and I learnt a lot about the AMAZING Sam Kerr. Orla, Age 10, 5 Stars
I really liked the intensity of the games. It felt like you were actually playing the game and not reading a book. The format was fun, appealing and made it really easy to read. I especially liked the footy cards in the book. Hugh, Age 10, 5 Stars
Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. I really enjoyed this book because of all the details. I would give this book 6 out of 5 stars! Chaewon, Age 9, 5 Stars
I liked the book because I like sport and this book is filled with sport. Anyone who likes sport would like this – especially people in Year 3 and up. I’m going to borrow this again! Declan, Age 9, 5 Stars
I think that it was a good book for people who would like to get into soccer. It really clearly shows you what Sam Kerr went through to get into to become so good at soccer. I liked the descriptions of Sam Kerr’s first soccer games and her first goals. I also liked that it felt like you were experiencing what Sam went through while you were reading it. Patrick, Age 11, 5 Stars
I’d recommend this anytime! It’s fun, easy to read and as AMAZING as the title suggests. Callum, Age 9, 5 Stars
I like the book because I love soccer and finding out the journey to become a great soccer player. I would recommend this book to Year 4, 5 and 6s. Reuben, Age 10, 4.5 Stars
This AMAZING book was really inspiring and helped me with my own life. I also learnt a lot about football (soccer) and a lot about the famous Sam Kerr. Summer, Age 10, 4.5 Stars
Overall I thought this was a good book. If you like sport, you’ll definitely love it. It’s also an interesting biography with lots of pictures and fun facts. You definitely learn a lot reading this book. Sophie, Age 10, 4.5 Stars
The Amazing Sam Kerr is very informative. From the disappointment of an ALC injury to the joy of playing for the Matildas, this book really puts into perspective what Sam feels and experiences as an elite athlete. I like how the author mentions other athletes in the book. This made it feel as if I was in Sam’s shoes playing the actual games. I would recommend this book to someone who wants to know more about Sam and loves exciting soccer matches. Sienna, Age 11, 4.5 Stars
I like the layout of the book. I think people who really love sports and especially soccer would love this book. The games in it were really exciting. Charlee, Age 10, 4.5 Stars
It was like a life line where you discovered all of Sam Kerr’s games, wins and injuries. It also described her techniques and how to build a good mindset to start a game. I would recommend this for readers from Year 5. There is a lot of detail and it is sometimes hard to read but once you get in the rhythm it is easier to read. Kiara, Age 11, 4 Stars
I think if you know about soccer, you would understand the details of this book. I liked the book because it was exciting and interesting. It showed Sam Kerr’s perspective and had lots of details about games she has played. Tex, Age 11, 4 Stars
I like how they used lots of pictures and big and bold because it made it more exciting. I would recommend sporty people read this or if you’re interested in sport. I liked how the writer made you feel how intense a game can be. Annie, Age 9, South Australia, 4 Stars
People who watch soccer would love this book. I liked learning about Sam Kerr’s life. It was really interesting to discover that once she didn’t even like soccer and then later she became a world champion. I think this book is perfect for 10 year olds like me. Actually, my parents enjoyed it too! William, Age 10, 4 Stars
I had to push myself to finish this book but I did enjoy the different writing fonts and the graphics with extra information throughout the book. I liked how it sometimes asked the reader a question. When reading it, if felt like you were really there which I liked as well. Milan, Age 11, 4 Stars
If you like soccer this is a good book for you. If you want to know more about Sam Kerr then you should definitely read this book. Warning: To read this book you need to know a bit about soccer so you can get into the book and understand all of the details. Imogen, Age 11, South Australia, 2.5 Stars
I haven’t read this book and it seems a bit boring so yeah.
Meh